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The seventh heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. The war is over and now the healing can begin… Cornwall, 1946. Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to... Read More
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The seventh heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest

The war is over and now the healing can begin…

The new feel-good, heartwarming post-WW2 historical family drama to cosy up with from the Romantic Saga of the year nominee

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The seventh heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest.

The war is over and now the healing can begin…

Cornwall, 1946.

Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughter’s objections. The villagers are facing hard times, and she wants to help them rebuild.

Joan is happy to swap the munitions factory for the fields as a Land Girl. It’s her way of giving back. She’s always preferred books over boys. But when she meets Arthur, a war-torn soul recently returned from France, she can’t ignore her feelings.

Meanwhile, Selina is heartbroken when her soldier beau breaks off their engagement to marry another. But with heartbreak comes hope, as it reunites her with her estranged sister, Bella, and her young family. And when Bella faces her own hardships, Selina throws herself into supporting her.

The fighting has stopped, but are the Cornish Girls ready to let go of the past and embrace a hopeful new future?

Readers love the Cornish Girls:

‘It all makes for such beautiful, heartfelt and inspiring reading. It’s another great one in a reliably awesome wartime series!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Betty Walker writes brilliantly.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved it, it’s like catching up with old friends.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is lovely historical fiction which tugs hard at the heart.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Five stars from me.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Returning to the Cornish Girls is like visiting old friends, guaranteed to brighten up your day!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So pleased to be back with the Cornish girls again. I love these books, such a pleasure to read about the land girls still working hard even though the war is over.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The Cornish Girls Series

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  • Victory for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The sixth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Will the Cornish girls come out on top once the war is finally over? Bude, Cornwall 1944....
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  • A New Hope for the Cornish Girls
    The seventh heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. The war is over and now the healing can begin… Cornwall, 1946. Spirited Sheila is still reeling from the loss of her husband. But she’s eager to run his Porthcurno shop, despite her daughter’s objections. The villagers are facing hard times,...
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  • The Cornish Girls Before the Storm
    The brand-new prequel to the Cornish Girls series from bestselling historical saga author and Romantic Saga of the Year nominee Betty Walker. Meet the Cornish Girls before the war! War looms on the horizon. Their lives are about to change forever… Dagenham, 1939. Sheila Hopkins has always put her family first. But when tragedy strikes, she’s faced with an impossible...
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  • A Mother’s Hope for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The fourth heartwarming book in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Can the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they’ll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring...
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  • Courage for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! Shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023 April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue… Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008715113

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Betty Walker lives in Cornwall with her large family, where she enjoys gardening and coastal walks. She loves discovering curious historical facts, and devotes much time to investigating her family tree. She also writes bestselling contemporary thrillers as Jane Holland.

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  • Victory for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The sixth heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Will the Cornish girls come out on top once the war is finally over? Bude, Cornwall 1944....
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  • The Cornish Girls Before the Storm
    The brand-new prequel to the Cornish Girls series from bestselling historical saga author and Romantic Saga of the Year nominee Betty Walker. Meet the Cornish Girls before the war! War looms on the horizon. Their lives are about to change forever… Dagenham, 1939. Sheila Hopkins has always put her family first. But when tragedy strikes, she’s faced with an impossible...
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    $2699
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  • A Mother’s Hope for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! The fourth heartwarming book in the Cornish Girls saga series, perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest. Can the bonds of motherhood give them the strength they’ll need to get through the war? St Ives, Spring...
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    Sold Out
  • Courage for the Cornish Girls
    Bestselling historical fiction author Betty Walker is back with her most uplifting World War Two saga yet! Preorder Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls! Shortlisted for Best Romantic Saga at the Romantic Novel Awards 2023 April 1942. Enemy gunfire on Penzance beach brings the Cornish Girls rushing to the rescue… Yearning for adventure, Demelza dreams of one day joining the...
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